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Delegates take a group photo. On November 6, at the Vietnamese Embassy in Egypt, Ambassador Nguyen Huy Dung received a delegation of the Vietnam Education Trade Union led by its President Nguyen Ngoc An to visit and work in Egypt. Ambassador Nguyen Huy Dung informed about the situation in Egypt and countries with concurrent embassies, he also expressed his desire to coordinate with the Vietnam Education Trade Union to continue promoting bilateral relations with the Egyptian Trade Union of Education and Scientific Research in the coming time. President of the Vietnam Education Trade Union Nguyen Ngoc An appreciated the Embassy for enthusiastically supporting the delegation and agreed to accompany the Embassy to strengthen relations between the two countries. This business trip aims to exchange information about the educational situation, and experiences in organizing trade unions of the two countries and visiting several educational institutions in Egypt. Hai Dang ...

The UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) welcomed two new members on World Cities Day (October 31). Da Lat has become a member of UCCN for music, according to an announcement from UNESCO. Hoi An, on the other hand, has been recognized as a global creative city for crafts and folk art. This designation acknowledges the strong commitment of Da Lat and Hoi An to utilizing culture and creativity as part of their development strategies, as well as their innovative practices in human-centered urban planning. These two cities were among the 55 new cities added to UNESCO’s network by director-general Audrey Azoulay. Hanoi became a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in 2019 as a creative city of design. The Hoi An People’s Committee is currently awaiting an official letter from UNESCO. The city is honored to join the UCCN, according to a representative. UNESCO officially announced the new UCCN members, including Da Lat and Hoi An, on its website at 4:00 pm on Tuesday. Hoi An Ci...

The event was organized as part of the activities celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two sides. Mariana Flores Mayen, representative of the Government of Mexico City, highlighted that the exhibition with 30 captivating and vibrant photos allows Mexican people and international friends to gain deeper insights into Vietnam, its land, people, and its various achievements in socio-economic development. She also mentioned that the event is expected to attract approximately 500,000 visitors from November 9 to December 5. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Jose Manuel Gonzales, director of the Mexican Capital Historical Center, expressed his admiration for the exhibited artworks, emphasizing that the exhibition has provided visitors with an opportunity to explore the inner beauty and character of the Vietnamese people. Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico, Nguyen Hoanh Nam, expressed his hope that the exhibition will not only enhance the image of Vietnam a...

Dao Tien Dat, hailing from south-central Binh Dinh Province, became a photographer in the late 1990s, and people have always been the muse and inspiration of his works. The most recognizable and impressive feature of Dat’s photos is the beauty of the Vietnamese women in their daily lives. A Vietnamese woman makes bamboo hats. Photo: Dao Tien Dat The photographer recalled one of his most favorite works – the ‘Nu cuoi Tay Bac so 2’ (Northwestern Smile No. 2), which was taken at the end of winter 13 years ago. Dat took a coach from Giap Bat Bus Station in Hanoi to Sin Ho District in northern Lai Chau Province during a rainy night that year. After reaching Hoang Ho Village in Sin Ho District the next morning, Dat encountered an elderly woman and her grandchild, and their smiles helped Dat instantly forget about his exhausting trip. A woman makes rock sugar at a facility in Quang Ngai Province, Vietnam. Photo: Dao Tien Dat During a journey to central Quang Nga...

Beating out many other contenders, Hanoi won the title of “Asia’s Leading Urban Tourism Destination 2022” for the first time, an essential category in the annual World Travel Awards (WTA).   Hanoi deserved to be “Asia’s Leading City Tourism Destination in 2022” Hanoi in the autumn. Photo: Hoang Van Dang Huong Giang, Director of the Municipal Department of Tourism, said it is not only a source of pride but also an opportunity for the sector to affirm Hanoi’s position, image, and brand in the tourism market locally and internationally. In addition, it is an excellent opportunity for the capital city to spread its image as a “Safe-Quality-Appreciative-Attractive” tourist destination among domestic and international tourists. Hanoi’s tourism sector is gradually regaining the position it held before the Covid-19 pandemic. According to data from the Hanoi Department of Tourism, the number of visitors increased slightly month on month to 1.51 million arrivals in Oc...

The Vietnamese have some very elaborate and whimsical stories about the origins of their mountains, almost always involving dragons and emeralds. If you find yourself gazing up at any of the limestone behemoths that crown this naturally blessed country, it’s hard not to indulge in the fairy tale. Vietnam’s mountains are unique in their tree-covered splendor and are legendary amongst the ranges of Southeast Asia, creating the chance to discover the karsts in the center and north of the country. The beautiful weather, not being too crowded with guests and affordable cost are the advantages of mountainous tourist destinations. Here are 3 destinations visitors can consider for their year-end trip. Sapa (Lao Cai) Photo: Siro Pham Sa Pa has a very cool and fresh atmosphere all year round, and you can visit here at any season to enjoy the alluring scenery. During the last months of winter, this town is vibrant with golden ripe rice fields and colorful buckwheat flower gardens....

On the morning of November 15, at a press conference to introduce the concert, Austrian Ambassador to Vietnam Hans-Peter Glanzer said the concert was a cultural highlight in a series of events organized by the Austrian Embassy to celebrate the 50 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Austria (December 1, 1972 – December 1, 2022). Thus, it is a remarkable event to conclude a year of celebration. The Vietnam Symphony Orchestra, conductor Rainer Honeck from the Vienna Philharmonic, and singers Marta Poliszot and Adrian Erod from the Vienna Operahouse, will cooperate to perform works in the Second Viennese school, which marks an important milestone in twentieth-century symphonic music. (From left to right) Chu Anh Hung, Deputy Director of Hanoi Opera House, Hans-Peter Glanzer, Austrian Ambassador, Honna Tetsuji, Music Director and Principal Conductor of VNSO, Trinh Tung Linh, Director of VNSO. Also within the framework of the 50th anniversary, the Vietnam Symphon...

In the late autumn and early winter, if visitors pass through the terraced fields in Hong Thai commune (Na Hang, Tuyen Quang), they will have the opportunity to admire the rice fields gradually turning from fresh green to bright yellow. The rice paddies bend gracefully, intertwining with white clouds, and blending with nature. All of these elements create a peaceful natural picture of mother nature. Photo: giaoducthoidai.vn Located next to the mountains and forests, these terraced fields create a beautiful natural setting for Hong Thai. That highland painting seems to attract visitors, and seductively invites and welcomes all souls who love the beauty of nature. Photo: giaoducthoidai.vn This field is located in the middle of the mountain, some parts connect the top of the mountain down to the stream with a height of 100m. The terraced fields here are considered a “great creative work” of the Dao Tien people. Photo: giaoducthoidai.vn The terraced fiel...

The final rounds of Miss Sea Island Vietnam 2022 and Miss Globe Vietnam 2022 were organized in northern Quang Ninh Province and Ho Chi Minh City, respectively, on Saturday evening. Pham Kim Ngan is crowned Miss Globe Vietnam 2022 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, October 22, 2022. Photo: T.T.D. / Tuoi Tre Miss Sea Island Vietnam 2022 saw the participation of 36 finalists while the final round of Miss Globe Vietnam 2022 had 30 contestants. Both contests had four main sections, namely ao dai , swimsuit, evening gown, and Q&A. In Miss Sea Island Vietnam 2022’s Q&A section, contestants were required to answer, in both Vietnamese and English, questions related to the love for seas and islands, maritime economic development, as well as how to protect and raise awareness of the seas and islands. Pham Kim Ngan is crowned Miss Globe Vietnam 2022 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, October 22, 2022. Photo: T.T.D. / Tuoi Tre Meanwhile, many viewers thought that the que...

Prior to entering the film industry, Hang’s makeup experience had been mainly limited to wedding makeup. Over the past ten years, however, Hang has developed into a prolific prosthetic makeup artist, working on such films as Doat Hon (Hollow) , Nuoc (2030) , Trai Tim Quai Vat (The Instrument of Murder) , Cu Lao Xac Song (Lost in the Mekong Delta) ,and the American monster film Kong: Skull Island. Nguyen Thi Thanh Hang does makeup for a zombie movie. Photo: Ngoc Phuong / Tuoi Tre News According to Hang, also known as Fiona, it takes anywhere from 30 minutes to six hours to do the makeup for a single actor or actress. “I can do casual makeup, turn a young man into a senior citizen, and even create zombies,” Hang said. “I learned how to do prosthetic makeup by myself during every movie I worked on. Every film has its own characters, so it’s always a learning experience. “Vietnam had no school for prosthetic makeup when I first started my career, so I had to learn on my...